The LA County Coroner also reportedly said the injury was sustained during a “neck manipulation by a chiropractor”.

The model visited a chiropractor in LA [Instagram]

Her death is listed as accidental.

She suffered a stroke just three days after the chiropractor visit on Monday.

At hospital, she was kept on life support until Thursday when it was switched off.

Katie’s family is aware of the reported cause of death.

Katie leaves a seven-year-old daughter behind [Instagram]

They wouldn’t say whether they are considering legal action.

After her death, her brother said in a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing today of Katie May – mother, daughter, sister, friend, businesswoman, model and social media star – after suffering a catastrophic stroke caused by a blocked carotid artery on Monday."